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Kentucky WKU WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU UC Tennessee Purdue NKU ISU| University of Louisville | Penn State Greater Allegheny | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
Louisville | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1040/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $277 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 363 students)
Louisville vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Penn State Greater Allegheny is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Louisville than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($28,670.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($19,327 vs. $19,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 14.9% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($10,668 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Penn State Greater Allegheny (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 19% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($12,216 vs. $10,269)
Louisville vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 216 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Penn State Greater Allegheny and Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $10,100 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,162 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($19,656 vs. $26,818)
- Louisville graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($203 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/